Textile Swatches

Question 1

100% Cotton
Good at not pilling, poor resiliency, good absorbency, soft hand
T shirts, Sportswear, Baby clothes, Leggings
Spun Yarns
Weft Knit
Different front and back

Answer 1

Jersey Knit

Question 2

100% Cotton
Good hand, good texture, poor wicking, good abrasion resistance
used in Tshirt collars/cuffs, sweaters, workout tops, the top portion of socks, waistbands
Spun yarns in a double weft knit
every other wale that alternates between plain and purl stitches on the right and back sides

Answer 2

1x1 Rib Knit

Question 3

100% Cotton
Good strength, good pilling, can have poor elasticity
Weft Knit
Spun Yarns
used for sweatpants/hoodies
back is softer and brushed to cover uncut loops on backside

Answer 3

French Terry with a brushed back

Question 4

100% Cotton
good absorbency, good resilience, and good abrasion resistance
Made for onesies, tunics, underwear, baby clothes, jackets, camisoles
Spun yarns in a double weft knit
Jersey on both sides = reversible

Answer 4

Interlock

Question 5

100% Polyester
Good insulation, Moderate to good , moderate to good stretch.
Poor elasticity
pajamas, long underwear, undergarments for warmth
Weft Knit with hollow fibers

Answer 5

Thermal

Question 6

100% Polyester
poor elasticity, poor luster
Sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, scarves, gloves, linings
Weft Knit with Spun yarns
is brushed on both sides

Answer 6

Fleece

Question 7

100% Polyester
poor elasticity, variable hand feel, good cover
Coats, Collars, Trim, footwear, lining
Spun yarns in a weft knit
back is made with a jersey knit where the face has slivers that have been knitted into a jersey knit and cut and brushed

Answer 7

Fake Fur

Question 8

100% Polyester
Poor elasticity, good strength, good abrasion resistance
Athletic wear, basketball shorts, football jersey’s etc.
Warp knit

Answer 8

Mesh